ANTISCIA 2025

Antiscia are symmetries around the seasonal turning points: solstice and equinox. These turning points are also known as the Cardinal Axis. The cardinal axis is comprised of the zero degree ingress points of the four cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn, which mark the beginning of each season. Antiscia and contra-antiscia are reflections that fall equidistant -forward and back- across the seasonal turning points (aka cardinal ingress points). Degrees (or days) in antiscia and contra-antiscia mirror one another across these turning points.

Antiscia cross the Cancer/Capricorn ingress points and share the same amount of daylight. They are said to share power as they mirror quantity of light. Contra-antiscia, across the Aries/Libra equinox points, share ascensional time. This is the speed a sign rises on the local horizon, and two signs share in quantity of time. Antiscia/contra-antiscia reflections and mirror points are referred to as SHADOWS and are sometimes known as solstice points.

antiscia

reflections of equal light around the solstice

Planets, points, or degrees in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis is formed by the four seasonal turning points: zero degrees of Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn. The cardinal axis is essentially the node of the Sun. As the earth orbits the Sun it is the intersection of two Great Circles, the ecliptic, the sun's path from our perspective, a.k.a. tropical zodiac, and the earth's equator.

Planets connect in antiscia when they mirror or reflect one another across the axis. Much like a planetary statement made by two planets in aspect, conjunction, or midpoint, planets in antiscia make a terrestrial or mundane statement for the day: a statement for the world that is relevant for all of the earth’s inhabitants. Therefore planets in antiscia provide mundane insights into the energy of the day, week, or month.

Antiscia is also very useful in delineating birth charts, seeing relationship synastry, and in dynamic timing of outer events and inner developments in one’s life.
Find additional notes on antiscia here... 

---

Twelfth century philosopher and astrologer Ibn Ezra wrote: “You always have to look at degrees that are of the same ascension. An example is when one planet is 10 degrees Aries and the other is at 20 degrees Pisces, so the distance of both of them from the Line of Justice [equinox axis] is equal and they are considered as being in conjunction.”

reflections of shared time around the equinox

To use the list of antiscia below, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. 

For help with delineation of planetary pairs, you may want to utilize books I reference on this page — or use an online resource like this one by John Sandbach — or simply apply your basic astrological knowledge of the planets. You can think of the pairs and combinations as conjunctions.

To take your interpretations further, consider the shared or reflected essential dignity or reception of the planets involved. You may also combine house meanings: look to where planets in antiscia are positioned in the chart, and consider how these topics blend and interact.

• All connections below are within 30 minutes of arc or less (they are very close to exact).

• Dates showing one planet indicate its ingress onto the cardinal axis (meaning it resides at zero degrees cardinal (or 29 mutable) and ought to feature prominently that day).

• Those with *c indicate contra-antiscia: symmetries around the Aries/Libra (equinox) axis—signs of equal rising. These are just as powerful as antiscia.

• The other are antiscia: signs of equal power and light (sharing quantity of light).
  

ANTISCIA IN 2025

Month
(Day)

Jan

1—15 Nodes on Aries/Libra point (LUNAR STANDSTILL)

6, 7, 8 Sun Jupiter *c

8 Mercury (0 Capricorn)

12, 13, 14 Venus Chiron *c

20 Mercury Jupiter *c

25, 26 Sun Uranus *c

31 Mercury Uranus *c

Feb

1 Mercury Uranus *c

3—14 Mars Jupiter

3, 4 Venus (0 Aries)

5—8 Node Venus Neptune *c

19 Mercury Chiron *c

21—26 Venus Saturn *c

24, 25 Mercury Venus *c

Feb 25—Mar 8 Mars Jupiter

26, 27, 28 Sun Chiron *c

Mar

Feb 25—Mar 8 Mars Jupiter

3 Mercury (0 Aries)

3, 4, 5 Node Mercury Neptune *c

9—12 Sun Venus *c

9—11 Mercury Saturn *c

11 Sun Mercury *c

11—16 Venus Saturn *c

Mar 17—Apr 12 Neptune (Aries Point)

19, 20 Sun (0 Aries) EQUINOX

19—21 Sun Neptune *c

20—23 Mercury Saturn *c

21—24 Node Venus

22, 23 Sun Node

25—27 Sun Saturn *c

25—27 Node Mercury

25—28 Venus Neptune *c

28 Mercury Venus *c

29—31 Mercury Neptune *c

Apr

Mar 17—Apr 12 Neptune (Aries Point)

Apr 12—May 16 Uranus Pluto *c

13—15 Mercury Neptune *c

16 Mercury (0 Aries)

19—21 Node Mercury Venus Saturn *c

24—29 Mars Uranus

26—30 Venus Neptune *c

30 Venus (0 Aries)

May

Apr 12—May 16 Uranus Pluto *c

1—17 Saturn Neptune *c

2, 3, 4 Venus Saturn *c

5—7 Node Venus

9, 10 Sun Mars

15, 16, 17 Sun Pluto *c

18, 19 Mercury Mars

18—31 Saturn (Aries Point)

23, 24 Mercury Pluto *c

June

7, 8 Mercury Jupiter (Cancer Point)

8 Mercury (0 Cancer)

9 Jupiter (0 Cancer)

9—11 Venus Mars = Jupiter

12 Sun Mercury

18, 19 Sun Jupiter

20 Sun ingress 0 Cancer SOLSTICE

21—24 Mars Chiron

26, 27 Mercury Uranus

30 Mercury Venus

30—Jul 2 Venus Pluto *c

July

Jun 30—Jul 2 Venus Pluto *c

12 Sun Venus

21, 22 Sun Uranus

22, 23 Venus Jupiter

30, 31 Venus 0 Cancer

Aug

2—5 Mars Saturn Neptune

6, 7 Mars 0 Libra

23—26 Node Mars = Saturn

23, 24 Venus Uranus

24—Sep 6 Saturn (Aries Point)

25, 26 Sun Chiron

Sep

Aug 24—Sep 6 Saturn (Aries Point)

3, 4 Mercury Chiron

3, 4 Sun Mars *c = Saturn

5—23 Saturn Neptune *c

7 Mercury Mars *c = Saturn

17, 18 Mercury Neptune

18, 19 Mercury Saturn

19 Sun Mercury *c

20—23 Sun Neptune

20 Venus Mars *c

22 Sun (0 Libra) EQUINOX (Saturn Neptune = Sun)

22, 23 Venus Chiron

23—25 Sun Saturn

24, 25 Node Mercury

28, 29 Mercury Venus *c

Oct

Oct 1—Nov 19 Neptune (Aries Point)

3—5 Sun Node

4 Sun Venus *c

12—14 Venus Neptune

13 Venus 0 Libra

15—17 Venus Saturn

23, 24 Node Venus

27, 28 Mercury Pluto

Nov

Oct 1—Nov 19 Neptune (Aries Point)

1—3 Mars Pluto

2—5 Mercury Jupiter *c

9—12 Mars Jupiter *c

13—15 MercuryRx Jupiter *c

19, 20 Sun MercuryRx Pluto

26, 27 Sun Jupiter *c

28, 29 Venus Pluto

Nov 28—Jan 25 Uranus Pluto *c

Dec

Nov 28—Jan 25 Uranus Pluto *c

4, 5 Venus Jupiter *c

9, 10 Mercury Pluto

14, 15 Mars 0 Capricorn

16, 17 Mercury Jupiter *c

18, 19 Sun Mars

20, 21 Venus Mars = Sun

21 Sun ingress 0 Capricorn SOLSTICE

22, 23 Sun Venus

24 Venus 0 Capricorn

26 Mercury Mars

28, 29 Mercury Venus

31 Neptune (Aries Point)

Jan 1 2026 Mercury 0 Capricorn

To understand and work with antiscia in your own chart, book with me!

---

ANTISCIA Dec/2012

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscia or contra-antiscia, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

There's a flurry of antiscional activity mid-month when the Sun and Pluto meet-up in antiscia at the same time Mars comes to the contra-antiscion of Jupiter; this occurs December 11th to 14th (with Uranus stationing direct on the 13th). Note the Mercury/Pluto antiscion on December 24/25th.
hmmm...

Happy winter solstice! 

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of the planets in combination. Bold dates indicate a particular planetary expression is at its most exact (within 10 minutes of arc). Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a cardinal sign, or to 15 degrees of a fixed sign (meaning: it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day). Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two cardinal signs (the midpoint = 15 fixed). Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are symmetrical arrangements around the Aries/Libra axis.

December 2012 

View fullsize

3rd – Venus *

4th – Mercury|Saturn *

5th, 6th – Sun|Mars

9th – Venus|Saturn *

11th, 12th, 13th – Sun|Pluto

11th, 12th, 13th, 14th – Mars|Jupiter (c)

15th, 16th – Mercury|Mars

16th – Sun|Uranus *

19th, 20th – Venus|Mars

20th, 21st – Sun (ingress to Capricorn)

24th – Mars|Neptune *

24th, 25th – Mercury|Pluto

26th, 27th – Sun|Mercury

28th – Mercury|Uranus *

31st – Mercury (ingress into Capricorn)

31st – Sun|Venus

ANTISCIA Nov/2012

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the Node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscia or contra-antiscia, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

Mars|Pluto on Election Day  

November 2012

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th – Saturn|Node *

4^th – Venus|Mars *

5^th, 6^th, 7^th – Mars|Pluto

6^th – Sun *

9^th, 10^th – Mars|Uranus *

10^th – Venus|Jupiter *

16^th – Sun|Saturn *

16^th, 17^th – Mars ingress into Capricorn

17^th, 18^th – Mercury|Saturn *

20^th, 21^st, 22^nd – Venus|Neptune

21^st – Sun|Venus *

25^th – Venus|Node *

30^th – Mercury|Venus *

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. (You can always refer to a book, such as Combinations of Stellar Influences by Reinhold Ebertin, if you need help with keywords.) 

The bold dates above indicate a day when the particular planetary expression is strongest - within 10 minutes of arc or less. Dates with one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, or to 15 degrees Fixed, meaning it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia, signs arranged around the Aries/Libra axis. Finally, those marked with an asterisk* are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs (midpoint: 15 Fixed) and are indirect antiscia.  

ANTISCIA Oct/2012

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. The cardinal axis (also known as the Aries Point) is essentially the Node of the Sun, and is a point we all share. When planets connect by antiscia or contra-antiscia, a planetary pair is formed. These pairs provide insight into the energy of the day as well as enriching natal chart delineation. Why antiscia...    

October 2012

1^st -- 8^th – Saturn|Neptune 

2^nd, 3^rd – Venus|Saturn (c) 

3^rd, 4^th – Mercury|Venus (c) 

4^th, 5^th – Mercury|Neptune 

5^th – Mercury|Mars * 

5^th, 6^th – Sun|Jupiter * 

6^th – Mars|Saturn * 

7^th – Mercury|Node * 

11^th, 12^th – Sun|Venus (c) 

15^th – Mercury * 

15^th, 16^th – Sun|Mars * 

21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd – Sun|Neptune 

22^nd – Venus|Pluto * 

22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th – Venus|Uranus 

25^th – Sun|Mercury * 

26^th – Mercury|Saturn * 

26^th – Sun|Node * 

28^th – Venus ingress into Libra (c) 

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. 

Bold dates indicate the day when a particular planetary expression is at its strongest - within 10 minutes of arc or less. Dates with one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, or to 15 degrees Fixed, meaning it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis and so should feature prominently that day. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia, signs arranged around the Aries/Libra axis. Finally, those marked with an asterisk* are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs (midpoint: 15 Fixed) and are indirect antiscia.  

 

ANTISCIA Sep/2012

Welcome. Here's the list of planetary antiscia for the month of September:

2^nd, 3^rd – Mercury|Saturn (c)

2^nd – Mercury|Venus *

4^th, 5^th – Venus|Neptune *

6^th, 7^th, 8^th – Venus|Node

12^th, 13^th – Mercury|Uranus

12^th – Mercury|Pluto *

14^th, 15^th – Sun|Uranus

14^th, 15^th – Sun|Pluto *

15^th – Mars * (15 Scorpio)

16^th – Mercury (0 Libra)

16^th – 23^rd / 24^th – 30^th – Saturn|Neptune

17^th, 18^th – Venus|Mars (c)

18^th – Sun|Mercury (c)

19^th – Venus * (15 Leo)

22^nd – Sun (0 Libra)

24^th – Mercury|Jupiter *

Planets in antiscia and contra-antiscia reflect one another across the cardinal axis. They have been recognized to show sympathy and connection for at least two thousand years. Every planet at any given time has a shadow-point reflected across the axis, when another planet moves into the domain of this shadow a connection is established. This connection creates a planetary pair, with the Aries Point (which is any of the zero degree points of the cardinal signs) at the midpoint. These planetary pairs provide insight into the energy of the day, as well as enhancing delineation of a natal chart.

The cardinal axis (Aries Point) is essentially the Node of the Sun. It is through this point that each one of us connects to the world, and so it is a point we all share.

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. Bold dates indicate the strongest day for a particular planetary expression. Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, i.e. it is sitting directly on the cardinal axis, and so should feature prominently that day. Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs, the midpoint being 15 degrees Fixed. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are sympathetic signs arranged around the Aries/Libra axis. 

This month things may get a bit squirrelly around the 14/15^th when the Sun comes to the direct antiscia of Uranus - at the same time picking up Pluto by 45 - where Mars rests at their exact midpoint. Sun + Uranus|Pluto = Mars @ 15 Scorpio. 

On the 90 degree dial, the combination looks like this: 

I assume it has to do with the presidency since the TNP Kronos, a symbol of ruling powers, great height, and government, is tied in with the ongoing Uranus Pluto revolutionary square aspect. Sun|Kronos classically represents the president. 

Hmmm...

Following the intense Sun Uranus Pluto Mars business, we will see a return of the antiscia of Saturn|Neptune. This combination lingered on the cardinal axis for a long time earlier this year (late January through early April 2012). Expect issues important then to be very up again.

The sociological correspondence and probable manifestations of Saturn|Neptune per Reinhold Ebertin's often depressing work, The Combination of Stellar Influences, says:

Poor, sick or depressed persons.

+ The methodical execution of plans, the slow attainment of success through intense activity and great painstaking effort.

- Painful or tormenting inhibitions, undermining circumstances also leading to a state of illness, neuroses or diseases with causes difficult to ascertain. 

Sun @ 0 Libra brings extra focus to Saturn|Neptune on the 22^nd:  

Feedback, questions or comments are welcome.

ANTISCIA Aug/2012

After a little summer break, the list of monthly antiscia is back! 

Antiscia and contra-antiscia have been recognized and used for 2,000 years as a way to show connection and sympathy between planets and signs. Planets in antiscia reflect or mirror one another across the cardinal axis. Favored by Uranians, and used by Hellenistic, Persian, Medieval, and modern tropical astrologers in the know, these perfectly symmetrical arrangements, falling equidistant from any of the four zero cardinal points (0 Cancer/Capricorn and 0 Aries/Libra), add insight in both natal and mundane chart delineation. Antiscia is another factor to consider when tracking or contemplating the energies (or astrological weather) of a point in time.

The cardinal axis marks the turning of the seasons at the solstice and equinox. Sometimes referred to simply as the Aries Point, the cardinal axis is important because everything on earth is affected by seasonal change, it is through this point that each one of us connects to the world. The cardinal axis is a factor we all share.

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. Bold dates indicate the strongest day for a particular planetary expression. Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, i.e. it is sitting directly on the Cardinal axis, and so should feature prominently that day. Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs, the midpoint being 15 degrees Fixed. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are a symmetrical arrangement around the Aries/Libra axis.

August 2012

5^th  Mars|Jupiter *

6^th  Sun *

6^th, 7^th  Venus

16^th  Sun|Mercury *

18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd  Mars|Neptune

22^nd  Mars|Node *

22^nd, 23^rd  Sun|Mars (c)

23^rd  Mercury *

23^rd, 24^th, 25^th  Venus|Jupiter

25^th, 26^th, 27^th  Sun|Saturn (c)

29^th, 30^th  Mercury|Mars (c)

30^th  Sun|Venus

ANTISCIA June/2012

For about 2,000 years antiscia and contra-antiscia have been recognized to show connection and sympathy between planets and signs. Planets in antiscia reflect or mirror one another across the cardinal axis. Favored by Uranians, these perfectly symmetrical arrangements, which fall equi-distant from any of the four zero cardinal points (0 Cancer/Capricorn and 0 Aries/Libra), add insight to the day's expression, in addition to making a valuable statement in a natal chart and in synastry between charts.    

The cardinal axis marks the turning of the seasons at the solstice and equinox. Sometimes referred to simply as the Aries Point, the cardinal axis is important because everything on earth is affected by seasonal change, and it is through this point that each one of us connects to the world; it is a factor we all share.

To use this list, simply blend the meanings of planets in combination. Bold dates indicate the strongest day for a particular planetary expression. Dates showing only one planet indicate its ingress into a Cardinal sign, i.e. it is sitting directly on the Cardinal axis, and so should feature prominently that day. Those marked with an asterisk are antiscia formed around the midpoint of two Cardinal signs, the midpoint being 15 degrees Fixed. Those with a (c) indicate contra-antiscia and are a symmetrical arrangement around the Aries/Libra axis.

June 2012

2^nd, 3^rd  Mercury|Pluto (c)

3^rd  Mercury|Uranus *

7^th  Mercury

10^th, 11^th, 12^th  Sun|Pluto (c)

11^th  Sun|Mercury

11^th, 12^th  Sun|Uranus *

12^th  Mercury|Mars *

14^th, 15^th, 16^th, 17^th, 18^th  Mars|Uranus

15^th, 16^th  Mars|Pluto *

18^th, 19^th  Mercury|Venus

20^th  Sun

21^st, 22^nd  Mercury|Node (c)

23^rd  Mercury|Neptune *

23^rd, 24^th  Mercury|Jupiter

24^th, 25^th  Sun|Mars *